Matthew's Gospel - Chapter Twenty-Four
Keep working on learning where to look for different things in Matthew's Gospel. In chapter Twenty-Three Jesus condemns the actions of the Pharisees.
Write down at least three questions you hope will be answered.
Read Albrecht's commentary on Matthew, pages 337-356.
See if you have any more questions or answers.
Questions for Study and Discussion:
In Matthew 24:1-3 the disciples wonder at the impressive temple. in the end, Jesus says even that will be destroyed. What are some things you think of as permanent? What if they are destroyed?
Verses 4-8 show some signs that the end of the world may be near. What is our response to this news? What of Jesus' statement that it is just the beginning?
Verses 9-14 speak of cultural changes. What is our response? How do we prepare for a time like this?
In verses 15-25 the picture grows darker. How are we to respond to such trials?
Verses 26-31 speak of both deception and the return of Jesus. Is there any danger of not noticing his return?
Signs point to some different reality. What do the signs in Matthew 24 point to?
How do we live as people who expect the Lord's return?
Keep working on learning where to look for different things in Matthew's Gospel. In chapter Twenty-Three Jesus condemns the actions of the Pharisees.
Write down at least three questions you hope will be answered.
Read Albrecht's commentary on Matthew, pages 337-356.
See if you have any more questions or answers.
Questions for Study and Discussion:
In Matthew 24:1-3 the disciples wonder at the impressive temple. in the end, Jesus says even that will be destroyed. What are some things you think of as permanent? What if they are destroyed?
Verses 4-8 show some signs that the end of the world may be near. What is our response to this news? What of Jesus' statement that it is just the beginning?
Verses 9-14 speak of cultural changes. What is our response? How do we prepare for a time like this?
In verses 15-25 the picture grows darker. How are we to respond to such trials?
Verses 26-31 speak of both deception and the return of Jesus. Is there any danger of not noticing his return?
Signs point to some different reality. What do the signs in Matthew 24 point to?
How do we live as people who expect the Lord's return?
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